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ROLE: Estimating Manager SALARY: Up to 80,000 LOCATION: Edinburgh Are you passionate about precision, innovation, and delivering first-class structural steel solutions? We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking steel fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across major infrastructure. With a strong pipeline of high-profile work, they are now seeking an Estimating Manager to lead and shape their estimating function. This is a genuine opportunity to build the division in your own image, with autonomy, ownership, and board-level visibility. Working arrangement is primarily on-site, with hybrid working potentially available for the right candidate - a set-up that would need to work for both you and the client, so this is one to discuss directly rather than assume. The Role Lead and develop the estimating division, implementing robust processes, strategy, and controls. Take full ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure and structural steel packages. Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects. Oversee pricing strategy and value engineering. Mentor and support junior estimators. Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline, forecasting, and business strategy. About You Proven leadership experience in estimating within the structural steel sector. Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their processes. Strong understanding of take-offs, pricing strategy, and tender submissions. Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive. Ambitious, driven, and capable of building and shaping a high-performing division. What's on Offer The opportunity to lead and own the estimating function. Salary 60,000 - 90,000 depending on experience. Long-term career progression within a business with a secure project pipeline. Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. For more information, please get in touch with Sharon O'Donnell our structural steel specialist.

ROLE: Senior Estimator SALARY: 60,000 - 75,000 (DOE) LOCATION: Edinburgh area Are you an experienced structural steel estimator looking for your next challenge? We're representing a highly regarded, forward-thinking steel fabrication business with an outstanding reputation across major infrastructure and a strong pipeline of high-profile work. They're looking for a Senior Estimator to take ownership of estimating activity on large-scale structural steel packages, working directly with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects. There's genuine scope here to grow the role - for the right person, this could develop into leading and shaping the estimating function, with real autonomy and input at senior level. Working arrangement is primarily on-site, with hybrid working potentially available for the right candidate - a set-up that would need to work for both you and the client, so this is one to discuss directly rather than assume. The Role Take full ownership of estimating activity across large-scale infrastructure and structural steel packages. Work closely with Tier 1 main contractors on bids, tenders, and negotiated projects. Support pricing strategy and value engineering. Mentor junior estimators as part of the wider team. Collaborate with senior leadership on pipeline and forecasting. Scope to take on leadership of the estimating division as the role develops, for candidates ready for that step. About You Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the structural steel sector. Confident dealing with Tier 1 contractors and familiar with their processes. Strong understanding of take-offs, pricing strategy, and tender submissions. Commercially astute with the ability to protect margin while remaining competitive. Ambitious and driven - whether you want to stay hands-on at senior level or grow into leading the function, this role can flex to suit. What's on Offer Salary 60,000 - 90,000 depending on experience. Long-term career progression within a business with a secure project pipeline. Genuine opportunity to grow into an Estimating Manager role, for those who want it. Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. For more information, please get in touch with our structural steel specialists Sharon O'Donnell and Sabrina O'Donnell

ROLE: Estimator (Junior Estimators will also be considered) SALARY: 30,000 - 55,000 LOCATION: Bedford We are currently on the search for an experienced Estimator for a bedfordshire based manufacturer of structural steelwork, balconies, staircases, and more, seeks an experienced estimator to join our team. You'll play a pivotal role in preparing accurate cost estimates for metalwork projects, collaborating closely with clients, design teams, and project managers. Key responsibilities include analysing project requirements, quantifying resources, obtaining competitive pricing, and contributing to cost-effective solutions. Requirements: - Proven experience as an Estimator in architectural and structural metalwork. - Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and industry standards. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. - Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Benefits: - Company events - Company pension - Health & wellbeing program - On-site parking For further information on this role please get in touch with our steel and metalwork specialist Sharon O'Donnell